Hull's Melissa Ede may best be remembered by the world for winning £4m on the National Lottery, performing extravagant dance routines on her online videos, and being an advocate for the LGBT community.

Mel appeared on the popular ITV show numerous times, including over allegations she was a “love rival” in another couple’s marriage, and for DNA testing for her youngest daughter.

The chat show is known for airing explosive interactions and tear-jerking revelations, and Melissa was a key part in some of the most famous episodes.

Over the years Melissa, who had been outspoken about being transgender, has also appeared on ITV show Judge Rinder, and was previously whittled down to the last few hundred in the world out of 200,000 people who applied to join a space mission to Mars.

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Steven and Michelle were heavily criticised on the show by Jeremy, over their harassment of Melissa online, and for Mrs Beer’s comments about Melissa being a “dog with hairy legs”.

Speaking to Hull Live after the show was aired, Melissa said: “I always said I would never go on The Jeremy Kyle Show because people never come out of it looking good but, somehow, I came out unscathed.

Melissa Ede on the Jeremy Kyle Show

"The audience was right behind me and they were cheering me on.

"The feedback has been great and people have been telling me I have done both Hull and the transgender community proud."

Steven and Michelle were banned by Jeremy Kyle from appearing on the show every again.

Melissa Ede on The Jeremy Kyle Show in 2017

Melissa Ede was recently a guest on The Jeremy Kyle Show (Image: ITV)

Melissa was back on the notorious Jeremy Kyle Show stage alongside her youngest daughter, Emily, for DNA results on whether she was her biological father.

With her daughter’s boyfriend saying the pair got along well, Melissa said: “The perfect outcome would be she is my daughter, and even if not by blood I am going to be her father.

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“I know in my heart of hearts she isn’t my child by blood, I just know it. But I have stuck around because I knew how much she needed me.

“I will always be there no matter what the outcome. She’s beautiful. She’s a strong person inside and out and who wouldn’t want to be her father.”

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The pair were on the show after Melissa previously said she didn’t believe Emily to be her daughter, with Emily’s mother also saying she was unsure of her true paternity.

Along the way, tears fell as Emily spoke about her embarrassment of Melissa's viral videos, which often show her scantily clad and dancing in her kitchen.

In a shock twist, it was eventually revealed Melissa was not Emily’s biological father. Emily said: “I still want be involved with Melissa and I want to still know her.”

Jeremy concluded their time on the show by praising Melissa. He said: “Melissa, it says a lot about you as a human being that this girl still wants a relationship with you. I think you can be an incredibly positive, powerful influence.”

Melissa Ede on Judge Rinder in 2018

(Image: Judge Rinder)

Melissa was "at war" on the ITV show back in February 2018 with a friend over an apparent "18 carat gold ring".

The former taxi driver was "in court" to claim £4,000 for the ring she bought from a car boot sale in Hull, and which she claimed she sold to her friend, John, but had not received any money for.

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